Hip-hop is full of claims — flex, facts, and fiction all tangled up together. Verd is where the community pulls them apart. Submit a claim, cite your receipts, and let the votes decide.
A user submits something an artist said — in a song, interview, or on social media. They attach a Genius lyric or an external source to back it up.
Anyone can vote True, Cap, or Disputed. The confidence score is a live percentage of where votes stand — not an editorial decision.
Once the community reaches a clear majority, the verdict locks in. Admins can verify and lock high-confidence claims permanently.
The community agrees — the claim checks out against cited sources.
The evidence contradicts the claim. It's false, exaggerated, or taken out of context.
Sources conflict or the community is genuinely split. The truth is murky.
Not enough votes or sources yet. The jury's still out.
Every claim needs at least one source. These are the standards the community holds to.
Every submission runs through an automated pre-screen powered by Claude AI. The screen checks whether the claim is specific, verifiable, and has enough context to research. Claims that fail are returned to the submitter with notes — they can edit and resubmit, or push it through and let the community decide.
Human moderators have final authority on locked verdicts, flagged claims, and takedown requests. Mods are recruited from the top of the community leaderboard — they've demonstrated sourcing quality and fair judgment over time.
If a verdict is locked and you believe it's wrong, you can submit new evidence. Enough compelling counter-evidence will prompt an admin review.
Verd is an independent project. Mods are recruited from the top of the community leaderboard — no editorial agenda, just the community's collective judgment.
No. We use the Genius API to let users cite lyrics directly. Genius is a separate company and has no involvement in Verd's verdicts.
Yes — vote, add evidence, and make your case in the comments. If new evidence surfaces, the community can shift a verdict. Admins can also unlock locked verdicts.
Any verifiable statement an artist made — in a song, interview, press release, or social post. Opinions don't count; factual assertions do.
It's the percentage of votes on the leading verdict. 70% True means 70% of voters chose True. It updates in real time as people vote.
If you believe a claim is defamatory or factually wrong, contact us. We review every takedown request personally and respond within 48 hours.
Sign up, submit a claim, and start building your rep. The truth needs sources.
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